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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.92, 59.18 and 36.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.92, 59.18 and 36.44 is: 50.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.92 : 59.18 = 36.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.92/59.18 = 36.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.92x = 59.18 × 36.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.92x = 2,156.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,156.52/42.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.25

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